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IMHO, right now , Flash (while being a resource hog) is the best medium to deliver "engaging-rich" content on the internet.
The whole 'snip it' concept was clear from the front page image itself.
2. Established CDNs for flash delivery has been in existence for years(Akami,Influxis..)
3. Flash's video capabilities include playback of H.264,mp4,mov,3gp...(from HD to mobile!)
4. Red 5 is free as beer.
I dont think its a feature based choice. Looks more like a marketing deal with MS for wider adoption of the format.
If you are a web developer and knows Javascript (and/or Flash), you can build great apps that works nicely on desktop with Adobe AIR. AIR doesn't force developers to build custom chrome for apps. By default AIR renders the app in OS's native chrome. But if a developer chooses to, he can go for custom chrome .Thats it.
AIR is a runtime (more like Java ) for running AIR apps. You needn't "open an Adobe Air" at any point. Just install the apps you really want and use it.
My workflow is as follows: (1)If javascript cant => Use flash (2)If flash cant => Use SilverLight.
Rarely(never) does it trickle down to step2. It is good to have a completion for Adobe flash, but unless Silverlight offers somethign really awesome that Flash doesn't, Microsoft shouldn't expect large scale organic adoption . Forced adoption by shelling cash on exclusive content is a different story and thats probably why they have to blame the low adoption rate on recession.
If you are a web developer and want to leverage on your existing knowledge to target desktop market, AIR is the way to go.
You dont need Flash/Flex to build AIR apps. The Air SDK is available cost free at adobe.com/products/air/tools/sdk/ Or you can use aptana.com/air
A comparable open source tool: titaniumapp.com
Alexa #805
Most universities do not go after high performing engineers to join the faculty , but just mass recruit new college passouts who later climb the job ladder to reach senior positions.Add to this all the reservations based on caste and religion. Except for IITs and some government run engineering colleges, its a very weak educational system in place.
The situation in government departments is not different. New college passouts prefer well paid private jobs than the ones in public sector.
Bad teachers and less talented engineers in public sector: A recipe for corruption.